Introduction Transvaginal mesh devices have been widely used to treat pelvic floor disorders such as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). These devices are intended to provide structural support by reinforcing weakened tissues, but they have been associated with some serious complications. One of the most painful and life-altering complications is pudendal […]
The Different Types of Single-Incision Mesh Slings
Single-Incision Mini-Arc Transvaginal Mesh Slings: Understanding the Differences with Other Sling Types Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a common condition, particularly among women, where one experiences the involuntary leakage of urine during physical activities such as coughing, sneezing, lifting, or exercising. Stress incontinence happens when movement or activity pressures the bladder, causing urine to […]
Johnson & Johnson Prolift Mesh Kits
Johnson & Johnson Prolift Mesh Kits have become a focal point of intense scrutiny due to reports of severe complications and later legal actions. This article explores the history, medical concerns, and ongoing legal ramifications associated with these controversial products. This article seeks to help you understand the facts and figures that have shaped public […]
How to Know If You’re Suffering From Bladder Sling Complications Years Later
Plastic mesh bladder slings are the most frequent form of sling used to treat stress urinary incontinence. Most women take mesh surgery well. However, mesh slings have a higher complication risk than tissue slings. Complications may develop during or years after vaginal mesh surgery. Despite mesh complications, many doctors favor mesh slings constructed of polypropylene […]
Johnson & Johnson Seeks Supreme Court Review of $302 Million Fine in Pelvic Mesh Case
In 2020, Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon unit was subject to a $344 million pelvic mesh judgment that found J&J failed to inform consumers about the risks of transvaginal devices. The original lawsuit, filed in 2016 by then-California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, alleged the misrepresentations made by J&J violated the state’s Unfair Competition Law and […]
FDA Continues Studies of the Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh
Even though transvaginal mesh devices used for transvaginal repair of pelvic organ prolapse (“POP”) are no longer commercially available, the FDA has required mesh manufacturers to conduct on-going studies to better understand what impacts the mesh has on women who have already been implanted with the mesh, long term. These studies are collaborative efforts with […]
Landmark $20M Johnson & Johnson Transvaginal Case in Indiana
Most people are skeptical about their ability to be compensated by a medical device manufacturer should a medical procedure they’ve undergone cause them significant physical and mental anguish. On March 12, 2018, an Indiana woman accomplished just that. The jury presiding over the case awarded her a combined verdict of 35M in compensation, with $10M […]